Newborn Hearing Screen Technician - Per Diem

Pediatrix Medical Group; Christiansburg (VA); Vor Ort; USD 32.000 - 46.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Medical, dental, vision benefits

401(k) plan

Employee Stock Purchase Program

Zusammenfassung

Pediatrix Medical Group is seeking a Newborn Hearing Screen Technician to perform in-hospital hearing screens for newborns. You will screen babies on-site at participating hospitals and contribute to early detection of hearing loss with on-the-job training and annual American Academy of Audiology certification.

Dedicated to family-centered care, Pediatrix emphasizes patient education, accurate data recording, and timely communication with families and hospital staff.

Qualifikationen

• High school diploma or GED required.
• CPR certification required or must obtain upon offer.
• Weekend and holiday availability required.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and stand for long periods.
• Strong communication and confidentiality maintained with families.

Aufgaben

• Comply with company and facility policies including PPE, vaccinations, and annual compliance.
• Evaluate patient for screen readiness prior to screening.
• Collect data/demographics and perform hearing screens for eligible babies.
• Provide education to families about the necessity of the screen and results.
• Upload screen results and reconcile stats by end of shift.
• Schedule outpatient appointments for refer babies when appropriate.

Kenntnisse

Excellent communication andinterperson

Confidentiality

Task prioritization

Independent and team work

Weekend/holiday availability

Lift up to 50 lbs

Stand/walk most shift

Push/pull 100 lbs

Sensitivity with families

Data entry/computer skills

Ausbildung

High school diploma or GED

CPR Certification

Jobbeschreibung

Join us in making a difference in the early detection of hearing loss in newborns as a Newborn Hearing Screen Technician!

As a newborn hearing screen technician, you will provide hearing screens in the hospital after a baby is born. You will work on-site at one or more hospital locations to screen newborns for hearing loss. At Pediatrix, you will receive on-the-job training. This includes annual certification accredited by the American Academy of Audiology. By offering this certification, we strive to ensure our employees are adept in improving early detection of hearing impairments and encouraging timely intervention.

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• Comply with all company and facility policies and procedures including, but not limited to, appropriate PPE, required vaccinations and other safety/security protocols, Company and Hospital Orientations and annual compliance modules; Raise any questions or concerns from hospital staff and/or leadership as appropriate to HS Manager.
• Evaluate each patient for “screen readiness” prior to performing a screen; the technician will only screen patients that are in the appropriate state to achieve a reliable result (fed, quiet, not moving/agitated, calm)
• Collect all necessary data/demographics for each baby. Perform the hearing screen and all screen-related services on all eligible babies during each shift. Ensure documentation protocol is followed for every screen.
• Treat each screened baby (and his/her family) with the care and consideration required at this important development milestone.
• Upload all screen results/billing/state reporting by the end of each shift and ensure the stats for each screen are complete and reconciled, unless otherwise instructed by Site Supervisor.
• Perform all screens in an efficient manner and follow the appropriate process to minimize time in the patient room, without sacrificing quality or patient education / satisfaction.
• Ensure all relevant information is provided to the party responsible for each screened baby, and the parent/guardian receives appropriate education about the necessity of the screen, and what to do with the results.
• Notify Site Supervisor of all missed and final refer babies.
• Schedule Outpatient appointment for refer babies, where appropriate. Other duties as assigned.

Experience Industry: Entry Level Healthcare

Minimum Qualification/Education Level

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
• Current CPR Certification or must obtain upon offer.
• Flexibility to work on weekends and national holidays required

Preferred Experience Years

• Entry Level
  • One to three months of previous experience with newborns and in a medical setting

Skills/Abilities

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality
• Ability to prioritize daily tasks and assignments
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• Flexibility to work on weekends and national holidays required
• Ability to frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
• Ability to stand and walk frequently (95% of shift)
• Ability to push/pull up to 100 pounds frequently
• Demonstrate sensitivity when speaking to family and when handling patients
• Computer proficiency and ability to perform accurate data entry

Take great care of the patient, every day and every way.TM

At Pediatrix & Obstetrix, that’s not only our motto at work each day; it’s also how we view our employees and their families. We know that our greatest asset is YOU.

We take pride in offering comprehensive benefits in a vast array of plans that fit your life and lifestyle, supporting your health and overall well-being. Benefits offered include, but are not limited to: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability, Healthcare FSA, Dependent Care FSA and HSAs, as well as a 401k plan and Employee Stock Purchase Program. Some benefits are provided at no cost, while others require a cost share between employees and the company. Employees may also select voluntary plans and pay for these benefits through convenient payroll deductions. Our benefit programs are just one of the many ways Pediatrix & Obstetrix helps our employees take care of themselves and their families.

Pediatrix Medical Group is one of the nation’s leading providers of highly specialized health care for women, babies and children. Since 1979, Pediatrix has grown from a single neonatology practice to a national, multispecialty medical group. Pediatrix-affiliated clinicians are committed to providing coordinated, compassionate and clinically excellent services to women, babies and children across the continuum of care, both in hospital settings and office-based practices. The group’s high-quality, evidence-based care is bolstered by significant investments in research, education, quality-improvement and safety initiatives.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.